Respiratory Therapist Pediatric/Neonatal ICU Speciality Team

Yale New Haven Health•New Haven, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Join a nationally recognized academic health system and become part of a specialized Pediatric and Neonatal Respiratory Care team delivering world-class care to critically ill infants and children. Yale’s Level IV NICU provides comprehensive and complex care to neonatal patients requiring advanced respiratory support and specialized interventions. This role offers Respiratory Therapists the opportunity to expand their expertise in one of the regions highest acuity neonatal and pediatric care environments while pursuing advanced professional growth. Prior NICU transport experience is not required. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to receive specialized education and mentorship to become part of a high-level neonatal transport team supporting critically ill infants across the region. If you are a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) passionate about critical care, passionate lifelong learning, and advancing your respiratory practice, we invite you to grow your career with us. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

Associates of Science degree and certificate of completion of Respiratory Care Program approved by Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Current active license by the State of Connecticut as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Minimum of 1 year as an RRT in Critical Care, Pediatric or Neonatal
CT RCP License
BLS
Expert knowledge of respiratory care assessments, procedures, equipment, application and appropriate documentation.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Excellent organizational, leadership, supervisory and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.
Advanced LS related to patient population as assigned (preferred).

Responsibilities

Functions efficiently, resourcefully and skillfully in providing patients optimum age-specific respiratory care.
Assesses patient's pulmonary status employing basic skills, which include reviewing the medical chart, patient interview, physical examination, and interpretation of blood gases. Demonstrates proficiency and consistency with all assessment skills, including interpretation of x-ray and blood gases, RAW, CL graphic displays, etc. Demonstrates knowledge and interpretation of diagnostic procedures such as PPD, overnight oximetry, peak flow, arterial puncture, and sputum induction.
Contributes to effective communication within the department through documentation of services administered, changes in patient?s clinical status, and therapeutic objectives.
Records all care provided via electronic medical record accurately. Identifies patient on written documents by using MRN and patient labels as required by department and hospital policy. Notes consistently include ABGs, patient assessment, weaning assessment, and parameters. Maintains patient confidentiality with documentation practices.
Communicates clearly and appropriately with co-workers. Demonstrates a cooperative team spirit, effectively contributing to excellence of patient care.
Patient report information is appropriate and conveys current patient status. Gives report using SBAR format and attentively, courteously accepts report in order to facilitate transition from one shift to the next. Accurately, completely, and concisely gives a safe hand off for all relevant clinical information on patient's clinical course and status.
Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competency through continuing education, professional growth, and development.
Assumes responsibility for professional self-development. Keeps self-informed about current trends within the profession and new procedures/equipment in the department. Requests inservices as appropriate to maintain competencies for equipment and procedures. Maintains membership in AARC, NBRC or demonstrates other active participation in profession.
Assess, treat, and educate patients with respiratory conditions using evidence-based therapies and advanced clinical expertise.
Serve as a mentor and trusted resource to fellow therapists and interdisciplinary team members to help drive quality outcomes and continuous improvement across the department.